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At last the impossible turns possible when the presumptuous Petruchio finally tames his wife the insolent, Katherine Minola. But the question is, were Petruchio’s methods of taming her too harsh?

Katherine Minola is the daughter of the wealthy Baptista Minola of Padua, and is the sister of the affable, Bianca Minola. Katherine is known for her sharp tongue and is described by her father as, “a shrew of thy impatient humor.” (Shakespeare 3.2.29).

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Noor Semaan, Georgia Tice, Zahra Asghar

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Finally the Savage has been TamedBut did Petruchio go to Far?Noor Semaan

Where is the rascal cook?” (Shakespeare 4.1.98). He makes it seem that the piece of meat is not good enough for Katherine and makes sure she does not eat dinner. He then suggests for them to go hungry at night by saying, “for this night, we’ll fast for company.” (Shakespeare 4.1.113) This ensures Katherine won’t eat for at least one more night, which will make her ravenous and Petruchio one more step closer to his goal to tame Katherine.

The next task for the diligent Petruchio to accomplish for his plan is to get Katherine sleepless. His strategy to make her restless is to make up an excuse saying the bed isn't comfortable or is not good enough for her to sleep on. That way the vexed Katherine believes that the only reason he is not letting her sleep is because he wants the best for her, so she cannot shout or get angry at him.

Petruchio then orders a special session with a tailor to come to prepare a desirable gown for Katherine to wear on their way back to Baptista’s house in Padua. When the tailor arrives and shows them the dress he has made, Katherine thinks it is very elegant and loves it, on the other hand Petruchio detests it and finds the sleeves distasteful, “What’s this? A sleeve? 'Tis like a demi-cannon.” (Shakespeare 4.3.90). So, Petruchio sends back the remarkably made dress to the tailor, and Katherine who is already jaded and hungry entreats to keep it. She tries convincing Petruchio to buy the dress, but his opinion about it doesn’t change so therefore he won’t buy it. Petruchio blames the tailor for making it so horribly, while kissing up to Katherine so that way she won’t react like her short- tempered self.

On their way back to Padua, Katherine and Petruchio have an unnecessary argument about the sun and the moon. The reason they have this argument is because Petruchio still has the last thing to accomplish in his plan, and it is to wear Katherine out completely, so that way she will for sure have no more energy to fight back or to act like a shrew, and instead be more submissive to Petruchio and listen to what he says. Petruchio claims, “Good Lord, how bright and goodly shines the moon!” (Shakespeare 4.5.2). Whereas Katherine claims, “The sun! It is not moonlight now.” (Shakespeare 4.5.3). After they both argue continuously, the hopeless Katherine doesn’t know what to do

At last the impossible turns possible when the presumptuous Petruchio finally tames his wife the insolent, Katherine Minola. But the question is, were Petruchio’s methods of taming her too harsh?

Katherine Minola is the daughter of the wealthy Baptista Minola of Padua, and is the sister of the affable, Bianca Minola. Katherine is known for her sharp tongue and is described by her father as, “a shrew of thy impatient humor.” (Shakespeare 3.2.29). But when she meets the bigheaded, Petruchio, she cannot stay angry at him for long because she is beguiled in his charm and behavior. When they eventually marry Petruchio finds away to change Katherine’s attitude drastically. However there is something she doesn’t know. Coming from one of Petruchio’s honest servants, Grumio, the editors of the Daily Shrew found out that Petruchio has a secret, ingenious scheme in order to tame her, and it might not be pleasant.

The first thing Petruchio does to tame Katherine is starve her. Although from Katherine’s perspective it seems like he is doing it out of love, so she cannot react like her usual self, and just has to keep calm and carry on. For example, when Katherine and Petruchio eat dinner on the first night they move to Petruchio’s house, the servants prepare a lovely roast mutton and Petruchio responds by saying, “Tis burnt, and so is all the meat.

anymore and just agrees that it is the moon in the sky. To make the matter worse, Petruchio then changes his mind and says it is the sun in the sky. The fed up, starving, and exhausted Katherine just gives up and agrees with everything he does instead of disagreeing and acting furious. Even a good friend of Petruchio, Hortensio agrees that now he is going a bit to far and says, “Say what he wants or we’ll never go.” (Shakespeare 4.5.12).

When the time comes for Bianca and Lucentio’s wedding, Hortensio, Lucentio, and Petruchio make a bet that whichever of their busy wives will come when they call them wins. When Hortensio calls his widowed wife, she doesn’t bother coming, when Lucentio calls Bianca she does’t listen, so everyone is confounded when usually raging Katherine responds to Petruchio by listening and coming. She replies saying, “To wound thy lord, thy king, thy governor. It blots thy beauty as frosts do bite the meads.” (Shakespeare 5.2.9). This proves that finally Petruchio has tamed the beast, and everyone is satisfied!

Must Have:

AQUARIUS: (Jan. 20- Feb. 18): You are going to be asked out today by the guy you love. You finally find out the true identity of the person but your feelings about him do not change. You cannot wait for this special marriage, after finally being able to with your father’s permission.

Who am I? Bianca Minola

PISCES: (Feb. 19- March 20): You are forced to make a your master’s wife starve, exhausted, and out of energy for your special master’s plan. You do not agree with this but you have to be submissive in order to keep him content. Who am I? Grumio

ARIES: (March 21- April 19): Something out of the ordinary will happen for you. Something as outrageous as getting forced to disguised someone’s father to help the person get married to a beautiful and rich lady. You will agree and play the part as best as you can until the person with the identity you took finds out.

Who am I? The pedant

TAURUS: (April 20- May

20): Your more sharp- tongued daughter finally will find a husband, and you cannot wait. This means your more dainty daughter can get married as well. Things are looking good for you since you have finally achieved your dream of getting your two daughters married to well rounded, affluent men. Who am I? Baptista Minola

GEMINI: (May 21- June

21): You will disguise as a music tutor to pursue the person you love. However, you do not manage to get their interest, and you are feeling a bit agitated. When you get yourself together again you continue your search to find the special someone, and manage to get a wealthy, widowed lover.

Who am I? Hortensio CANCER: (June 22-

July 22: You face one of the biggest, most shocking moments of your life when you visit your child. As you are there, people tell you that your child is getting married to a rich individual, so you have to go and see for yourself. When you find your child you happen to be in time for the wedding ceremony.

Who am I? Vincentio

LEO: (July 23- Aug. 22):

You have a crush on a much younger person, but unfortunately they do not like you back. You end up being frustrated and giving up on this person. You quit the whining and carry on with your life since after all you are aging quickly. Who am I? Gremio

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VIRGO: (Aug. 23- Sept. 22): You will marry a short- tempered, rich individual and plan a way to tame them. As time goes by you will be successful taming your shrew. You prove this at a wedding ceremony, when your spouse is the only spouse there that listens to your call. This causes many people to admire you as a person.

Who am I? Petruchio

LIBRA: (Sept. 23- Oct. 22): You are a very helpful person. No matter what you’re going to be loyal and listen to all the tasks your master tells you to do. You will take the risk of disguising yourself as your master just to help him get what he wants.

Who am I? Tranio

SCORPIO: (Oct. 23- Nov. 21): You will start acting more friendly than your usual self. You finally will have a spouse that will take care of you and not get on your nerves. Although your spouse may not be feeding you or letting you sleep, it is only because they care about you and your confront. You are no longer known as a rich shrew but instead the obedient wife. Who am I? Katherine Minola

SAGITTARIUS: (Nov. 22- Dec. 21): You will help your master in achieving his plan for marriage. You won’t be the main helper but you will definitely do small things here and there to make things better. You have to try and cooperate as well as you can with your master in order to make him happy.

Who am I? Biondello

CAPRICORN: (Dec. 22- Jan. 19): You finally get the person of your dreams. All the time and effort you put disguising yourself has paid off. Your soon-to-be spouse is just as happy marrying you and both of you feel great. You may want to make sure your spouse is dutiful because she might not listen to something you tell her on your wedding day.

Who am I? Lucentio

“O slow-winged turtle, shall a buzzard take thee?” Petruchio (Act II, Scene I, Page 10, Line 202)

Exclusive Interview: Living With a Shrew Followed by Obsessive Suitors By Georgia Tice

We find out what its like to feel the pressures of being the affable daughter of Baptista and the sister of Katherine. We talk with the Bianca who is the envy of every woman in Padua. What is it like living with Katherine? Do your differing personalities clash often? Katherine is a character. She is not afraid to speak her opinion and disagree with Baptista. Many people are surprised that we are related! Ever since Katherine and I were young we have never gotten along, she takes pleasure in my misfortune. She goes out of her way to make me out to be self absorbed and narcissistic in front of others. She especially dislikes it when I side with Baptista in an argument. Katherine hates that I am submissive and because of that popular among the gentlemen of Padua. What is the most outrageous argument you have had? Katherine will often have an outburst of anger and pick a fight with me over nothing. We had a fight just the other day. It started when she extemporaneously picked an argument with me over nothing. Next thing I knew Katherine was tying me to a chair. She took this time to yell and slap me. Eventually Baptisa found us, I was untied and Katherine was scolded. Baptista is often jaded from Katherine’s wretched behavior.Do you ever feel pressure to live up to the expectations of others? Definitely, being known as the affable Daughter of Baptista is not as easy as it seems. I always I have to impress everyone I meet. I can’t disagree with others or speak my opinion because I have my reputation to keep. I try my best not to disappoint Baptista because Katherine does a good job of that already. It’s difficult to keep such good reputation but I’d rather be known as submissive than as a shrew. What was your reaction when you found out Katherine had found a husband? I was in shock. I couldn’t believe that any man would ever agree to marry her. At the same time I was relieved this meant that I could finally marry myself. What are you feelings about Hortensio? Hortensio is too desperate in my opinion. I took and immediate disliking to him. He tried too hard to court me and he just came across as desperate and lonely. Plus he is several years older than I. How did you react when you realized Hortensio was trying to court you? I pretended to be naïve. Instead of flat out rejecting him I focused more on Lucentio and gave him the idea that I was not interested. It was not a big deal for me; I am flirted by gentlemen frequently so I knew what I was doing. What was going through your mind when you met Lucentio? When I first met Lucentio I knew he was the one for me. It was his beautiful words that made me fall in love with him. It was so romantic the way he disguised himself just to be with me.

“Sister, content you in my discontent.” -Bianca(Shakespeare.1.1.82) “Bianca, go inside. And don’t be unhappy, my dear. Whatever happens, you know I’ll never love you less.” -Baptista(Shakespeare.1.1.77)

Why does Katherine Behave the Like a Shrew? We at The Daily Shrew have taken the time to analyze and access Katherine’s behavior. What are her social tendencies? What is her relationship with Bianca? Throughout this article we compare Katherine’s mannerism to those of other women in Padua such as her sister Bianca. When first introduced to Katherine people perceive her as insolent and just plain rude. Many are confounded by her outrageous behavior. Even her sister and her father cannot break through her hard exterior. The Gentlemen of Padua find it especially difficult to come within a few feet of her. Katherine is ruthless and definitely not afraid to speak her mind. She has committed several wanton acts such as tying Bianca to a chair and hitting Hortensio over the head with a lute. “I think she’ll sooner prove a soldier. Iron may hold with her, but never lutes.” (Shakespeare.2.1.139). However, Katherine is much more than a just a shrew.

By Georgia Tice

When Katherine first met Petruchio her husband to be she was stubborn and unwelcoming. Why does she react this way towards men? A lot more negative gossip is spread about Katherine than first hand experiences are shared with her. Katherine’s rock hard exterior makes it difficult for others to get to know who she really is. Katherine feels as though she has to live up to her reputation as a shrew just like Bianca has to keep her reputation as the perfect woman. For Katherine source of anger could be from the way she is treated by her family members. Most of the time Katherine seems almost jealous of Bianca’s popularity. When Katherine ties Bianca to a chair she interrogates Bianca and asks for Bianca to pick her favorite suitor so Katherine can take him for herself. Another source of anger could be Baptista’s relationship with Bianca. This is another reason for Katherine to stand up for herself since she has nobody on her side. “What, will you not suffer me? Nay, now I seeShe is your treasure, she must have a husband, I must dance barefoot on her wedding day and, for your love to her, lead apes in hell. Talk not to me. I will go sit and weep till I can find occasion of revenge.” (Shakespeare.2.1.31-36). Katherine makes a drastic change in her behavior after she marries Petruchio.

After Katherine marries Petruchio she transforms into another person. With Petruchio’s effective method to dull Katherine’s sharp tongue she is now as submissive as ever. How might Katherine feel about her transformation? It is most likely that Petruchio has worn Katherine out. But maybe she enjoys being an obedient wife. After years of being known as a shrew Katherine could be enjoying her new reputation. After all it’s a chance for brand new start and a better reputation for herself.

Katherine is ruthless and definitely not afraid to speak her mind. She has committed several wanton acts such as tying Bianca to a chair and hitting Hortensio over the head with a lute. “I think she’ll sooner prove a soldier. Iron may hold with her, but never lutes.” (Shakespeare.2.1.139). However, Katherine is much more than a just a shrew.

The Gentlemen of Padua find it especially difficult to come within a few feet of her. Katherine is ruthless and definitely not afraid to speak her mind. She has committed several wanton acts such as tying Bianca to a chair and hitting Hortensio over the head with a lute. “I think she’ll sooner prove a soldier. Iron may hold with her, but never lutes.” (Shakespeare.2.1.139). However, Katherine is much more than a just a shrew.

Quotes from the Lovebirds ThemselvesLucentio’s First Impression...

“Tranio, I burn, I pine! I perish, Tranio if I achieve not this young modest girl.” -Lucentio

And Bianca’s?

Now let me see if I can conster it. Hic ibat Simois, I know you not, hic est Sigeia tellus, I trust you not, Hic steterat Priami, take heed he hear us not, regia, presume not, celsa senis, despair not.

Hortensio and Gremio: Rejected!

Though Lucentio and Bianca lived happily ever after, there were some people that were hurt in the process. Hortensio and Gremio were both in love with Bianca. Unfortunately, they were both COMPLETELY wrong for her. It is definitely a good thing she chose Lucentio!

Cupid Has Been Busy in Padua! Bianca and Lucentio, Love at First Sight

Ever since seeing her for the first time in Padua, Lucentio has known that Bianca Minola was the woman for him. Though he was supposed to go to school in Padua, his love for Bianca was too strong. The only problem was how to get her to notice him, for her father Baptista had specifically said that no man would woo his daughter Bianca until his older daughter Katherine had been wed. His love was too strong to be quieted though, and he decided to switch clothes with his man Tranio, and get close to her by becoming someone who the Minola family greatly needed: A tutor.

Thus enters Cambio, who it Lucentio in disguise, sent to tutor Bianca Minola in the beautiful language of Latin.

But he’s not the only one...

Though Lucentio seems to be the most desirable out of all of her suitors, Bianca Minola has also ensnared the affections of Hortensio, and Gremio. Hortensio decides to become her music tutor, while Gremio stays true to himself. It soon becomes clear that Bianca has fallen for Cambio, who is really Lucentio.

To seal the deal, Lucentio then sends his man Tranio to pretend to be him! It seems that our Lucentio has a devious streak! Tranio (as Lucentio) speaks to Baptista and convinces him that Lucentio is the best choice for his daughter’s husband.

Baptista, much to the delight of Tranio and Lucentio, agrees to this on one condition: Lucentio’s father Vincentio must agree to provide a very large dowry. So what does Tranio (as Lucentio) do? He hires a merchant to pretend to be Vincentio!

Eventually, Lucentio tells Bianca the truth about him. Though she is unsure that she will ever be able to trust him again, she eventually forgives him for his lies and admits that she still loves him

Eventually, the wedding day rolls around,and the real VIncentio shows up! Though it should have put a damper on the wedding, the true love that resonated between Lucentio and Bianca could not be broken. Eventually, the parents of the bride and groom had to understand that true love can not be broken.

The love of Bianca and Lucentio is true. This is proven by the fact that Bianca still understood and loved Lucentio when he admitted that he had lied to her. Also, she quickly decided that he was the man for her rather than the other suitors who were vying for her affections.

No matter what people say about the engagement being to abrupt, nobody can dispute the fact that Bianca and Lucentio were a match made in heaven.

By: Zahra Asghar

Lucentio (as the tutor Cambio) wooing Bianca as he teaches her latin.

Cupid’s Work in Padua!

By: ZAhra Asghar

“Help! I am in love with a girl half my age, what do I do?”

-Gremio

“Give up! You have no chance with this girl if she is that much younger than you. She probably only thinks of you as an dirty old man. I know that you don’t want to hear this, but as beautiful as she might be, you should probably go for someone born in the century as you.”

-The Daily Shrew

“My older daughter is an insolent shrew but I need to get her married before my younger daughter who is very desirable. What do I do?”

-Baptista

“Try making a law that says that your younger daughter can’t be married until your older daughter. This should get your younger daughter’s suitors scrambling to find your older daughter a husband.”

-The Daily Shrew

“I cant stay out of everyone else’s business. Help me please!”

-Tranio

“Try to mind your own business and worry about your own problems. If you keep interfering, you might find that you are in the middle of everyone’s problems and can’t get out!”

-The Daily Shrew“I am pretending to be a rich boy’s father. What should I do? -Pedant

“Keep being the boy’s father because if you stop now you could get in lots of trouble. Just make sure that the boy’s father doesn’t show up when you are pretending to be him! That could be potentially hazardous.”

-The Shrew Daily

“I am in love with a beautiful girl. Please help me win her heart.”

-Lucentio

“Try pretending to be her tutor to get close to her. Then, when she realizes that she loves you, tell her the truth about your rich background. If your love is true she will forgive you.”

-The Daily Shrew

“I am being tamed by a man but he is only doing it out of love for me. What should I do?”

-Katherine

“Take a closer look at the man who says he loves you. Are you sure that he is only doing it out of love for you? If he is, tell him what is bothering you. He will understand.”

-The Daily Shrew

“I am married to a shrew! Help please!”

-Petruchio

“Do your best to tame her (we suggest the same method used on falcons). While you are taming her, pretend it is only out of love so that she does not get angry (you may have to take some acting classes first).”

-The Daily Shrew

“I put a lot of effort into a disguise to woo a girl but she is in love with another man. What should I do?”

-Hortensio

“If she is obviously not interested, give up. You may love her, but she doesn’t love you back. Try making somebody else happy by marrying them.”

-The Daily Shrew

“I have three men vying for my affections. What should I do?”

-Bianca

“Follow your heart. Choose the man that is going to make you happy.”

-The Daily Shrew

OUR ANSWERS WORKED!:

“Thus I have politicly begun my reign, and tis my hope to end successfully.” -Shakespeare Act 4 scene 1 lines 188-189.

Way to go Petruchio!

By Zahra Asghar

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